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Hendell
January 26th, 2016, 00:19
Has anyone used this setting before?

Found this on rpgnow was wondering about it, the reviews are good on it.

Mask_of_winter
January 26th, 2016, 00:34
One of my players loves it. If you're looking for high fantasy it's up there with Hellfrost. I like the behind the screen sidebars as the author shares some of his design choices. Mechanics wise, be aware it changes quite a bit how Savage Worlds core works through the setting rules. For example, the page count detailing changes to edges in Shaintar is higher than the page count for edges in SWD. As a GM, I rarely have to look up rules while running Savage Worlds games but with Shaintar, I feel like I'd have to relearn the system. This setting was originally designed for d20 but took off as a Savage Worlds setting. Plus, I'm afraid the way some of the rules work would require some changes on how the SW FG ruleset automation operates. But these are my pet peeves. If that sort of thing doesn't bother you than you'll certainly enjoy Shaintar. It's also a well supported setting.

Arborhawk
February 7th, 2016, 22:00
Thanks Mask, That is helpful. I also was looking at this. Maybe just use the setting with the SW fantasy rules.